Happy New Year! Where does the time go? I already was trying to get used to the new year of 2017 and now January is already almost over! I hope everyone had a nice holiday and is ready to have a great year!

The National Adorable Contest has started again, so make sure to bring your little ones (up to age 12) to enter them in this contest. I had 3 winners last year that each won money and a wall portrait! Here is the link to see all the winners: https://acilab.com/adorable-contest/adorable-winners-2016/ Contact me for more info and to schedule your child’s session.

I had a business portrait head-shot mini session this month, sorry if you missed it as I didn’t blog about it, just sent an email out and posted the special on Facebook. Please let me know if you’d like to be added to my email list, and follow me on Facebook for special updates as well. https://www.facebook.com/lindawilsonphotography to get my specials.

The regular price for a business portrait head-shot is $100, which includes a quick custom studio session (anytime by appointment) on a background of your choice, a viewing right after where you choose your favorite photo, and a retouched digital download of that favorite image. Or $150 for 2 different looks (background and/or clothing change) and 2 fully retouched digital photos.

However if you missed the head-shot mini session, but would still like to get a nice head shot for the lower mini price than I have come up with a solution for you! Host a Head-Shot Portrait Party! Gather together 4 people (yourself and at least 3 more people) that can schedule all within a 2 hr time frame, and all agree on the same background, and get 4 for the price of 3! Only $75 each for total of $300 rather than $400. Or gather 10 people together within a 3 hr time slot for just $60 each! Each person will have about 15-20 minutes for a quick session, a quick viewing, and a retouched digital photo of their choice sent to them online.

Valentine Mini Sessions are coming soon! 2 days only February 3rd & 4th, by appointment. There will be 2 setups to choose from for children. A vintage style set with cream and dusty rose (or muted pink) colors, and a fancy black damask background which looks great with reds or pinks or gray colors. And I am also thinking about having an adult setup for couples too, so let me know if there is an interest. 🙂

Happy 2016! I hope everyone had a great holiday season and is ready for the new year! 2015 was a pretty good year for me, and it was so exciting to be chosen as one of Central Florida’s “Top Ten Photographers” for 2015! What an honor! I can’t wait to see what is in store for this new year.

In a few days I’m off to Atlanta for the annual PPA (Professional Photographers of America) Convention. I’m very excited to learn a lot and come back with fresh ideas. You never stop learning or improving no matter where you are in life, and not only do I enjoy it, I feel it’s very important to constantly continue my education, so I can do what I do better!

Get ready for the National Adorable Contest I’m participating in again this year. Last year no one from my studio won anything for the National contest, but I held my own personal studio contest with all my entries, and had 7 lucky winners that got to take home a “Free” 16×20 print. Who knows, maybe something like that will happen again! Perhaps similar prizes, or maybe a new twist? Or maybe this year one of my clients will win the $1500! We shall see! 🙂

The contest will run from mid January until May 31st. Only $40 covers your 40 min. studio session fee with viewing right after, along with your child’s entry into contest, and a 4×6 souvenir print, along with a Facebook photo. Or you can do a full session and receive more time with more setups, plus an extra 5×7 print for only $75. No additional purchase is required, but most people do, because their child is so adorable! Grand prize winner will win $1500! Plus lots of other winning prizes as shown below. Note: If you are a Baby Plan or Watch Me Grow member coming in anyway, of course we can enter any photo of your baby from that session; no need to do a separate session. The same goes for a family or any other regular session. Contact me to schedule your adorable child(ren)’s session!

I have just returned from an awesome photography convention held by the “PPA” (Professional Photographers of America) in Nashville, TN. What a cool city! I attended a huge trade show and lots of great photography classes! But it’s nice to be back home now.

It the month of love. Get your valentine portraits of your children, or come with your significant other for a special session.

February Model Search this month is 2-3 year old girls. I have some outfits to try out. Model search participants receive a waived session fee and 20% off their order, and a free Facebook photo.

February Product Spotlight: 16×20 Canvas Gallery Wraps are $75 off!

*Information coming soon on the “Adorable” National Children’s Portrait Contest!

Valentine Mini Sessions for Children: 2 days only! Friday, Jan 31 & Saturday Feb 1, 2014, by appointment only. Only $125 includes the session, 3 high resolution photos, and 25 custom designed photo valentine cards. Choice of 3.5×5 with envelopes, or 2×3.5 fancy shaped mini cards for passing out at school. If you don’t want the cards, then add 2 images!

Bring your little ones (ages 4 months & up) for this adorable set…Pink and Gray “Ties & Tutus.” I have some tutus, ties, & hats, but please bring pink & gray clothing for your children, too, especially for older children that may not fit. Or feel free to choose red instead. It’s up to you. Contact me to book your session and discuss details. Payment due at time of booking to reserve your spot.

Special Edition Mini Sessions for Easter!
I am so excited to offer live bunnies for this year’s Spring Portraits! However I need everyone to sign up ASAP so I know how many days and how many bunnies I need to reserve to rent. As of now, the sessions with live bunnies will be March 15-16, 2013. I will send out more information when all the details are finalized, so visit my blog later for more info. Also make sure to “Like” my Facebook Fan Page to get updates as well. Please contact me soon if interested so I can plan accordingly, thank you!

It’s not too late for February’s Specials!

Children’s Valentine’s Mini Sessions
Only $50 for the 20 minute session and 3 high res digital photos of your choice! Choice of modern or vintage style session…lots of props to choose from. Throughout the entire month of February, but limited spots available! More information is on my previous blogpost.

Business Portraits
My New Year’s special for business headshots has been extended throughout the month of February. Only $59 for the studio session, and your favorite image retouched and delivered in 4 versions: In both color & black & white, in high and low resolution. Use your photo for business cards, your website, social media, and more! More information is on a previous blogpost. Contact me soon as my availability is limited!

It’s time for Valentine’s Day Mini Sessions! This month I am offering an extended mini session rather than just the normal 2 days…it will last until the end of February! By appointment only of course. I have lots of Valentine props, as well as background & setup options. Choose a clean, modern look with the white background; or go with the more vintage feel. It’s up to you!

Mini Sessions are for children ages 6 months to around 14 yrs. old. The sessions are about 20 minutes with one setup. The cost is only $50 which includes the session, and 3 high res digital photos of your choice! Additional images may be added for only $10 each. You will view & choose your photographs immediately following session. Prints & custom products are also available, such as creative print composites, photo cards, bookmarks, canvas gallery wraps, image blocks, and more!

Contact me soon to set up your child’s appointment. Give custom photography a try without the high investment risk. You won’t be disappointed, as satisfaction is guarranteed! $50 is around the cost of one night out for dinner…use the money on something that will last forever!

Please feel free to email any questions or to check availabilty for scheduling your session appointment to linda@lindawilsonphoto.com or call me at 407-810-0386. Thank you!